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As a writer, I often hear theories like "what if we're all just characters in a book?" It's often said in jest. But if it was real, the book would be a mash up of 1984 and the Emperor's New Clothes.

149 Review is open for submissions. Please read all guidelines before sending in your work. #poetry #fiction #writingcommunity

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» 5 Paying Literary Magazines to Submit to in February 2026

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American Library Association announces 2026 Youth Media Award winners The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the top books, digital media, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Prin...

Congratulations to all the winners of the American Library Association Awards. #writers

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The Carrier Bag is open for submissions until February 13th. Please read all guidelines before submitting your work. #writers

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How to Apply Etymology to Character Names - Nancy C Walker This posts explores the etymology of the character names in Stephanie Meyer's Twilight.

Last week I posted about using etymology and phonetics when naming characters. This week I'm showing you how by exploring the names of the characters in Twilight.

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How Etymology and Phonetics Make Great Character Names - Nancy C Walker Great character names don't just happen. There is a science behind them. This article explains how etymology and phonetics plays a role in character names.

How do etymology and phonetics factor in character names? Check out my post and find out.

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Had a breakthrough on my plot. Now I just have to solve the plot holes the breakthrough caused. #authorproblems

From the Philippines, Not With Love: A Plague of Publishing, Marketing, and Fake Literary Agency Scams - Writer Beware I don’t think there’s much dispute that the many “imprints” under the Author Solutions umbrella are among the most negatively regarded of all the author services companies. From the predatory business...

When I was streaming yesterday, the topic of scams that target authors and writers came up. It reminded me it's been a while since I posted about the topic. Check the Writer's Beware blog for the list of shady publishers and contests.

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He plans on playing dress up and pretending he won it. Just like he did with the fake Time magazine cover he displayed at his golf courses.

Vine Leaves Press is closing open submissions on January 31. Please read all guidelines before submitting. #writers

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Kensington Publishing Corp., an independent publisher, is open for submissions. They have specific guidelines based on the genre and category of the work written. Please carefully read all the requirements before submitting. #writers

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Everyone in my family killed someone by Benjamin Stevenson. It's a light murder mystery.

Fiction Submission Guidelines How to submit a story to Strange Horizons.

Strange Horizons has a 48-hour submission window on Jan. 19th. They have detailed criteria for the type of fiction they are looking for. Please read all guidelines carefully.

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» 5 Paying Literary Magazines to Submit to in January 2026

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Plato Has Been Censored; What Next? PEN America condemns and calls absurd Texas A&M censoring Plato readings and discussions related to race and gender

The works of Plato are now being banned at schools in the United States.

Tell me again how censorship is a European problem? 🤔

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Drop-in Writing Session starts at 10 am EST every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. If you need a writing buddy, you're welcome to stop by. #writers
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5 Classic Horror Tropes in The Woman in Black - Nancy C Walker Susan Hill deftly uses horror tropes in her classic gothic horror novel, The Woman in Black. In this article, I review which tropes she uses and how Hill uses them to create a modern classic horror no...

One of my favorite horror novels is Susan Hill's The Woman in Black. It's a supernatural suspense story that uses classic horror tropes to tell the story. Which tropes? Well, I made a list. #writers

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